Francis Bacon will be the first exhibition to take place in WOW’s temporary exhibition space The Gallery and will be on display from 29th April to 26th September. In an ambitious project, Francis Bacon’s emblematic graphic works reveal the pictorial expressiveness with which he redefined the figurative art of the 20th century, but also show the personal tragedies of his last 40 years of life.
Bacon (Dublin 1909-1992 Madrid) is one of the most prominent and disruptive painters of the 20th Century. It was in the period following World War II that he found recognition. In a life of permanent escape from death, the atheist artist saw Christian imagery as his greatest ally and weapon, in an artistic career within which this theme can be found from his first to his last painting. As an artist, he stood out for transforming unconscious compulsions into figurative and grotesque forms, revealing himself to be obsessed with the horror of existence and the vulnerability of the human being.
Until June 30, the exhibition costs 8 euros. As of July 1, the exhibition will cost 12 euros. The ticket also entitles you to a glass of Port wine. The cost for students and people over 65 years old is always 5 euros.
Mon. to Fri. 12:00 - 19:00 / Sat. to Sun. 10:00 - 19:00
Bacon (Dublin 1909-1992 Madrid) is one of the most prominent and disruptive painters of the 20th Century. It was in the period following World War II that he found recognition. In a life of permanent escape from death, the atheist artist saw Christian imagery as his greatest ally and weapon, in an artistic career within which this theme can be found from his first to his last painting. As an artist, he stood out for transforming unconscious compulsions into figurative and grotesque forms, revealing himself to be obsessed with the horror of existence and the vulnerability of the human being.
Until June 30, the exhibition costs 8 euros. As of July 1, the exhibition will cost 12 euros. The ticket also entitles you to a glass of Port wine. The cost for students and people over 65 years old is always 5 euros.
Mon. to Fri. 12:00 - 19:00 / Sat. to Sun. 10:00 - 19:00
